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Brent Hall

Publications - Quality Assured

Books

A. Yeung and G. Brent Hall, "Spatial Database Systems: design, implementation and project management", Springer, New York, January, 2007 557 pages.

G. Brent Hall and M. G. Leahy (Eds.) "Open Source approaches to spatial data handling", Springer, Berlin, 2008 295 pages.

Chapters in Books

G. Brent Hall and M. G. Leahy "Internet-based spatial decision support using open source tools", in Shivanand Balram and Suzana Dragicevic (Eds.), Collaborative Geographic Information Systems, Idea Group Publishing, 237-262, 2006.

G. Brent Hall and M. G. Leahy "Design and implementation of a map-centred synchronous collaboration tool using open source components: the MapChat project" in G. Brent Hall and Michael G. Leahy (Eds.) "Open Source approaches to spatial data handling", Springer, Berlin, 221-245, 2008.

G. Brent Hall, Michael G. Leahy and R. D. Feick "Farm-based irrigation planning with a collaborative, web-based GIS&", in Advances in Web-based GIS, Mapping Services and Applications, Li Songnian, S. Dragicevic and B. Veenendaal (Eds), forthcoming, Taylor and Francis, London, 2009.

Refereed Journal Papers (International Blind Reviewed)

G. Meng and G. Brent Hall, "A multi-attribute housing quality index and housing quality differentiation in Lima, Peru", Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 21, 4, 413-439, 2006.

G. Meng, G. Brent Hall and S. Roberts, "Multi-group segregation indices for measuring ordinal groups", Computers, Environments and Urban Systems, 30, 3, 275-299, 2006.

S. Roberts, G. Brent Hall and P. Calamai, "A pre-categorical spatial data meta-model", Environment and Planning B, 33, 6, 881-901, 2006.

K. Mayall and G. Brent Hall, "Landscape grammar 1: spatial grammar theory and landscape planning", Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 32, 895-920, 2006.

C. H. Close and G. Brent Hall, "A GIS-based protocol for the extraction and use of local knowledge in fisheries management planning", Journal of Environmental Management, 78, 4, 341-352, 2006.

Forchuk, G. Nelson, G. Brent Hall, "Housing and psychiatric survivors: problems and preferences", Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 42, 1, 42-52, 2006. Paper among top downloads for 2006, 2007.

N. Engler and G. Brent Hall, "Online spatial data use, availability and quality: the case of Tibet", The Information Society, 23, 345-359, 2007.

K Mayall and G. Brent Hall, "Landscape grammar 2: application", Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 34, 28-49, 2007.

G. Brent Hall and C. H. Close, "Local knowledge assessment for a small scale fishery using Geographic Information Systems" Fisheries Research, 83, 11-22, 2007.

G. Brent Hall, J. P. Alperin, S. Kerrigan Leone, "El uso de Internet con software libre y fuentes espaciales abiertas para colaborar en la toma de decisiones", GeoFocus, 8, 23-42, 2008.

N. Tu Hyunh, G. Brent Hall, S. Doherty and W. Smith, "Interpreting cognitive maps through sketching and sequence analysis", Canadian Geographer, 52, 2, 222-240, 2008.

G. Brent Hall, A. Moore, P. Knight and N. Hankey, "The Extraction and Utilisation of Local and Scientific Geospatial Knowledge within the Bluff Oyster Fishery, New Zealand", Journal of Environmental Management, forthcoming, 2009.

Hall, G. Brent, R. Chipeniuk, R. D. Feick, M. G. Leahy and V. Deparday (2009) "Community-based production of geographic information using open source software and Web 2.0", accepted and forthcoming, International Journal of Geographical Information Science.

G. Brent Hall, R. Chipeniuk, R. D. Feick, M. G. Leahy and V. Deparday, "Participatory and Interactive GIS Use in Community Asset Discussion and Mapping", submitted to International Journal of Geographic Information Science, 2009.

International Conference Proceedings

G. Hay and G. Brent Hall, "Architecture for an open source sematic spatio-temporal land administration system", refereed (double blind) paper, FIG Working Week, Eliat, Israel, 3-8 May, 2009.

Other Research Outputs - Not Quality Assured

Non-refereed Journal Articles

G. Brent Hall, "Web-mapping innovations in teaching and research", Ontario Professional Surveyor, 49, 1, 13-18, 2006.

G. Brent Hall, "Public engagement in land-related decision issues through the use of open source web mapping tools", New Zealand Surveyor, 298, 3-9, 2008. also published in Australia in: Spatial Science, Autumn, 30-35, 2008.

Conference Proceedings - Full Paper (invited)

G. Brent Hall, Juan Pablo Alperin and Santiago Kerrigan Leone "El uso de Internet con software libre y fuentes espaciales abiertas para colaborar en la toma de decisiones: el proyecto EduCal", Seminario y Procedimientos de la XI Conferencia IboAmericana en SIG, Buenos Aires, 28 - 31 May, 2007.

G. Brent Hall, Juan Pablo Alperin, Michael Leahy and Nathan Engler "El uso de Internet con software libre y fuentes espaciales abiertas: el proyecto MapChat", Procedimientos de la XI Conferencia IboAmericana en SIG, Buenos Aires, 28 - 31 May, 2007.

G. Brent Hall, and J. Alperin "Space, time, and the use of open source geospatial tools in the evaluation of primary level education: the case of Peru", 28th EARSeL and 8th GISDECO Conference, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2 - 7th June, 2008.

Conference Presentations, Abstract (no proceedings)

M. G Leahy, G. Brent Hall, D. Findlay, T Nicholls and R. D. Feick "Implementation of Sychronous, spatiall-referenced discussions between multiple users with open source Web GIS and database tools", Free and Open Source Software for Geoinformatics (FOSS4G) Conference, Lausanne, Switzerland, 12th September, 2006.

Knight, P., G. Brent Hall, N. Hankey and A. Moore, "Revealing the local geospatial knowledge base of Oyster Fishing at Bluff, New Zealand" presentation by Moore at 18th annual SIRC Conference: Interactions and Spatial Processes, Dunedin, NZ, 2006.

G. Brent Hall, A. Moore and P. Knight "The role of practice-based knowledge in resource management: the case of the Bluff Oyster Fishery", presentation by Hall, 9th South East Asian Survey Congress, Christchurch, NZ, 30 October - 2 Nov, 2007. Paper on-line at http://www.conference.co.nz/files/Brent%20Hall.pdf

G. Hay, G. Brent Hall, M. G. Leahy, G. Pieper, D. Goodwin, D. McKinnon "An Open Source Software Solution for Land Records Management in Developing Countries", presented by Hay at GeoCart and 20th SIRC Conference, Auckland, 1 - 3 September, 2008.

R. D. Feick,. G. Brent Hall, M. G. Leahy and R. Chipeniuk "A fine balance: integrating analytical and deliberative spatial decision support", presentation by Feick, Association of American Geographers Conference, Boston, Mass, April 15th - 19th, 2008.

Conference Contributions

G. Brent Hall "Developments in Category A Hydrographic Surveying at the University of Otago, New Zealand", Hydro 2007 - International Conference on Hydrography "Focus on Asia - Meeting the Interface Challenges of the Littoral Zone", Cairns, Australia, November 22-24th, 2007.

R. D. Feick, G. Brent Hall and M. G. Leahy "MapChat: a tool for map-based collaboration and communication", Presentation by Feick, GeoCongress, Quebec City, October 2nd - 5th, 2007.

G. Brent Hall "Low cost cadastral application development using GIS: examples from the Caribbean", Presentation to Local Branch, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, 14th February, Dunedin. 2008.

G. Brent Hall "Affordable housing assessment using an on-line GIS: the case of Collingwood, Ontario". Local Authority Surveyors Group, NZ Institute of Surveyors, Thursday May 1st, Dunedin, 2008.

G. Brent Hall, "Affordable housing assessment using an on-line GIS: the case of Collingwood, Ontario". Local Authority Surveyors Group, NZ Institute of Surveyors, Dunedin, Thursday May 1st, 2008.

David G. Goodwin, G. Brent Hall, Don McKinnon and Gertrude Pieper "Developing Sustainable Tools for Land Administration - Part 1", Free/Libre and Open Source Cadasrtral and Land Registration Shell Seminar, University of Otago, May 8th - 9th, 2008.

Geoff Hay, Michael Leahy, G. Brent Hall "Sustainable Tools for Land Administration - Part 2 Open Source Cadastral Application", Free/Libre and Open Source Cadasrtral and Land Registration Shell Seminar, University of Otago, May 8th - 9th, 2008.

Posters

N. Engler, G. Brent Hall and M. G. Leahy "EduCal 2", Free and Open Source Software for Geoinformatics (FOSS4G) Conference, Lausanne, Switzerland, 13th September, 2006.

Juan Pablo Alperin and G. Brent Hall "El uso y diseno de herramientas espacio-temporales para la planificacion educativa", XI Conferencia IboAmericana en SIG, Buenos Aires, 28 - 31 May, 2007.

Michael Leahy and G. Brent Hall "Analisis espacial de la calidad de educacion en el Peru", XI Conferencia IboAmericana en SIG, Buenos Aires, 28 - 31 May, 2007.

N. J. Engler and G. Brent Hall "El efecto de ausentismo en la calidad de educacion en el Peru", XI Conferencia IboAmericana en SIG, Buenos Aires, 28 - 31 May, 2007. (Winner of Prize for Best Poster at Conference).

Robert D. Feick, G. Brent Hall, Michael G. Leahy "Open source approaches to individual and group collaboration in spatial decision support problems", GEOIDE National Centres of Excellence Annual Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 6th - 8th June, 2007.

G. Brent Hall and Michael G. Leahy "MapChat: bringing rural communities together", Poster, flyer and self running video produced for Field Days, June 10th - 13th, 2008.

G. Brent Hall, Michael G. Leahy and Rob Feick "The Upper Taieri Watershed Management Project: a case study using MapChat", 10th GEOIDE National Centres of Excellence Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, 28th - 30th May, 2008.


Study Writing at Otago University of Otago